What Makes This Iced Caramel Macchiato So Great Low Carb. This Skinny Caramel Macchiato is a lovely low carb variation on your typical bulletproof coffee drink.Simple. This quick recipe asks you to make a lovely, thick creamer with butter and cream, and add a sugar-free Torani syrup of your choice. Once you’ve prepared the base for this copycat Starbucks recipe you can refrigerate it and use it to make this delicious keto beverage whenever you get the craving....

Khichadi Rice and Lentils I’m sick today so made myself a little comfort food. This Khichadi Rice and Lentils is the Indian equivalent of grilled cheese and tomato soup? It’s rice and dal, cooked together in an Instant Pot until mushy, flavored with ghee, cumin seeds, turmeric, and salt. Every little baby grows up eating this, and it’s supposed to be really easy on your stomach. I love peanuts in my version....

1 Take a heavy bottomed vessel, add water and sugar and on medium low flame allow the sugar to dissolve and come to a boil. Stir it and allow the syrup to thicken. Let the sugar syrup cook and thicken till it reaches 2 string consistency. Test the syrup by using your thumb and index finger and touch the sugar syrup and as your stretch the syrup, it should form at least 2-3 threads....

[feast_advanced_jump_to] The word ‘Bhuna’ refers to the cooking method of this dish, and means ‘to fry’ or ‘fried’. Usually the spices are fried gently, before adding the meat. Originating in Bengal, Bhuna is a hot curry, and it doesn’t come swimming in sauce. It’s usually a thick sauce, with just enough to cling to the meat. My recipe has a little stock in there, so there is a bit of a sauce, but it’s still thick and rich....

The kofta curry is usually served with piping hot variety of Indian breads or steaming hot rice. You can make koftas with any stuffing you like. For this recipe, I am using bottle gourd and potato as the base. Other varieties of these dumplings include Paneer, Khoya (Mawa), Chicken, Zucchini, Yams and even Pumpkin. This curry is 100% Vegan. You can top it with some coconut cream as I have done for the garnish....

One for your back pocket, for when the Christmas day madness is over – this Turkey Tikka Masala makes a great Boxing day dinner. Those shreds of leftover turkey a coated in a thick tikka sauce, then griddled or grilled to give that plain turkey a charred, spicy flavour. Cooked up in a creamy, spiced masala sauce, it’s an indulgent dinner. Great for curling up on the sofa with, to watch those boxing day movies....

M&M’S® are back in my dessert this week! Recent M&M’S® treats: peanut butter M&M truffles, ice cream sandwiches, PIÑATA CAKE, and soft baked M&M cookie bars. To fill you in: awhile back M&M’S® got in touch with me for a collaboration. Judging by the amount of M&M’S® constantly in stock in this house, I jumped at the opportunity. (If you love them like yours truly, you’ll love their new Pinterest page!...

Classic French madeleines are so simple to prepare — and, yet, so wonderful. Easy to make and quick to bake, madeleines are mini butter cakes from the Lorraine region of France with a distinctive shell-like shape and hump in the center. Traditional recipes like this one include very finely ground nuts, usually almonds, and many variations are flavored with lemon or citrus. The cakes have a buttery almond flavor, pound cake-like texture, and crisp, toasted edges....

I know we’re in November now, so I should’t really include this in my October Hot Smoothie Saturday series, but I couldn’t resist including one more Malted Coconut Hot Smoothie bonus smoothie. This Malted Coconut Hot Smoothie has got a couple of unusual ingredients in it, but if you make a lot a of smoothies, you may already have them in your cupboard. I was looking for a malty drink, but nothing too reminiscent of Horlicks or Ovaltine....

I decided to get an orchid from the Mountain View Farmer’s market. It’s not like I’ve had a lot of luck with them in the past but they are so beautiful that I find it hard to resist. Let’s just hope this one lasts and after all the flowers are gone, this plant will sprout some new buds. Here’s to some wishful thinking! If you have any orchid tips, do let me know, I need all the help I can get....

Ready to majorly impress yourself and anyone lucky enough to be a taste tester? Let’s make an ornate-looking (but totally approachable) pastry dessert. What Is Mille Feuille (and How Do You Pronounce It)? The French “mille feuille” (pronounced meel foy) translates to a thousand sheets or leaves, a description of this dessert’s many whisper-thin pastry layers. It’s also sometimes called a “Napoleon” or a “custard slice” depending on the filling and/or region....

1 Heat a deep vessel, add 3 cups of water, chopped tomatoes, tamarind extract, salt, turmeric pwd, few fresh curry leaves and pinch of jaggery and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 3 mts. 2 Add the ground charu podi and mashed dal and cook for another 5 mts. 3 Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and as they splutter, add red chili and curry leaves and stir fry for a few seconds....

Do use good quality dark chocolate and make sure you use coffee granules when making these brownies. Its the addition of coffee granules which gives it a nice bitter flavor. A great way to end a meal is with chocolate, serve Mocha Brownies as a party dessert and you will wow your guests who are sure to ask for the recipe. 1 Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Grease and flour square pan and line with butter paper, leaving a 2 inch overhang on the two sides so that you can lift the cake from the pan easily once done....

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. 2 In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking pwd and salt. Use a whisk to combine. Set aside. 3 In another bowl melt the butter and while its still warm, stir in coffee pwd and cocoa pwd. 4 In another bowl, mix eggs, milk and vanilla. 5Add the egg mixture and butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined....

Parathas are our favorite breakfast food and Gobi Paratha and Mooli Paratha top the list especially when fresh tender mooli is in season. About this Recipe Mooli Paratha is a popular North Indian stuffed flatbread made with whole wheat flour (atta) and filled with grated mooli (radish) which is flavored with Indian spices. Mooli ke parathe is a common breakfast option in most Punjabi homes, and also makes a great brunch or lunch option too....

I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and more helpful success tips. Pecan pie is the classic sugary dessert without which no Thanksgiving is complete. It’s as traditional as pumpkin pie and as wonderfully rich as apple pie. Growing up, my family’s Thanksgiving dessert table always included (and will always include) my late grandmother’s homemade recipe. It’s a true honor to share her recipe in memory of her, and I know her recipe will live on for many years to come....

You can make this Orange Spritzer as simple as Orange juice and sparkling water Or make the flavors intense by mixing a few drinks like I did for this recipe. For this recipe, I have mixed Orange juice, some lemonade, lemon-lime flavored soft drink and some sparkling water. I personally like the tart taste that the lemonade adds and a hint of sweetness and fizz from lemon-lime flavored soft drink....

Despite the humble ingredients, this spinach soup is simple yet extremely flavorful. And you can bring it to the table in less than 30 minutes. Do check out another version of spinach soup I blogged earlier on. 1 Heat butter in a pan, add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and curry leaves. Saute for few secs. Add the onions, chopped garlic and ginger and saute for 4 mts. Add the spinach leaves along with a green chili and saute for another 2 mts....

A loyal reader of my blog has requested Parotta recipe many weeks ago and I never got down to making it until this week. The soft and flaky Parotta, also known as Barotta or Porotta, is popular in the Southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a common sight to find crowds thronging the road side stalls where heaps of layered parottas hot off the stove are served with a curry both for breakfast and evening tiffin or dinner....

Why You’ll Love This Delicious Dessert Quick. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish.Effortless. Minimal preparation for a no-fuss baking experience.Incredibly Tasty. The sweet, juicy peaches combined with the buttery, crunchy topping is a match made in heaven. With the magic of this easy recipe, you’ll achieve a deliciously golden crisp that makes the perfect summer dessert or a cozy winter treat. What’s The Difference Between Peach Cobbler And Peach Crisp?...